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Weather Back to Basics: Clouds

Weather Back to Basics: Clouds

Weather Back to Basics: Clouds By Pamelyn Witteman, PhD We have weather because of the star at the center of our solar system, the SUN. Basically, the uneven heating of the earth surface produces rising thermal columns that cause uplifting of air that...

Should Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) be an Endorsement?

Should Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) be an Endorsement?

Should Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) be an Endorsement? by Jennifer Payne Advancements in technology have come a long way for aircraft and the pilots that fly them. So many options are available in the flight deck from navigation guidance and...

Loss of Control: FAASafety Team Seminar on August 16th, 2017

Loss of Control: FAASafety Team Seminar on August 16th, 2017

Loss of Control On Wednesday, August 16, 2017, John Hollingshead, Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI, High Performance Aviation, LLC will present an FAA Safety Team talk on Loss of Control. Loss of control can happen in any phase of flight, in any...

Crossing the Line: Datalink Weather and Thunderstorms

Crossing the Line: Datalink Weather and Thunderstorms

Crossing the Line: Datalink Weather and Thunderstorms by Paul Volk It’s summer, and one way to tell is that it’s very easy to find “how not to fly into thunderstorms” articles. These are important reminders to GA pilots of the hazards of convective...

The Advantages of Scenario-Based Training

The Advantages of Scenario-Based Training

The Advantages of Scenario-Based Training by Jennifer Payne Over the years aviation training has undergone massive change and growth. Advancements in aircraft, new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety standards and procedures and the increased...

Bird Strikes: a Fowl Experience

Bird Strikes: a Fowl Experience

Bird Strikes: a Fowl Experience By Pamelyn Witteman, PhD Imagine flying along on a bright, unlimited-visibility day to get a $100 hamburger and all of a sudden, BAM! My windshield glass is shattered, there is red on the windshield and on me. Thoughts...

Human Factors in Aviation: Mitigating the Danger of Distraction

Human Factors in Aviation: Mitigating the Danger of Distraction

The aviation industry quickly realized the usefulness of utilizing human factors studies to mitigate accidents in the late 1970s after a rash of high-profile aviation accidents took place around the world. Most notable was the Tenerife, Spain accident occurring on March 27, 1977 when two Boeing 747s collided on the runway.

Flying Your First Aerial Photography Mission

Flying Your First Aerial Photography Mission

Flying and taking aerial photographs have been around as long as the first cameras could safely be taken aloft. Scouting and bringing back imagery for analysis gave the airplane its first true utility in wartime. Nowadays, despite the ubiquity of manned and unmanned imagery found on the Internet, there are hundreds of cases where a person simply wants a special photograph that cannot be found online.

Review of BrightLine Bags Flex B7 Flight Echo Bag

Review of BrightLine Bags Flex B7 Flight Echo Bag

I rarely travel anywhere without a computer bag or flight bag of some kind. There are always several gadgets, file folders, iPad, chargers and other stuff that I have been convinced I can’t live without. So when it comes to choosing a flight bag, I knew it needed to be something that would hold all my gear, withstand constant abuse, and be functional for both my general aviation and airline needs.

10 Things Pilots Should Know About Datalink Weather

10 Things Pilots Should Know About Datalink Weather

The invention of datalink weather revolutionized GA flying in a way few other technologies have. For those that have already used it, imagine giving it up. For those of you that haven’t, it will change the way you fly.

Brandon Ray Designated 5-Time Master CFI

Brandon Ray Designated 5-Time Master CFI

He first earned this national professional accreditation in 2009, has held it continuously since then, and is one of only 30 worldwide to earn the credential four (5) times.

Limited Time – Come See the New Diamond DA62

Limited Time – Come See the New Diamond DA62

Stop by for a casual look at the new DA62 and see how it spoils pilots and passengers alike. From comfortable access and a spacious cabin to the sleek, all-carbon composite airframe, you’ve got to see why the DA62 is called the ultimate flying machine. Contact Brandon Ray (email [email protected] or call 866-227-8149) to schedule your showing.

Aviation Trivia Seminar

Aviation Trivia Seminar

Back by popular demand, Aviation Trivia Night will give pilots an opportunity to challenge themselves on a variety of aviation topics, including VFR and IFR procedures, airspace, weather, rules and regulations, aviation history, and more.

Lightspeed Headsets: Wired or Wireless?

Lightspeed Headsets: Wired or Wireless?

Christmas is just around the corner. Do you need an idea for the pilot or right seat partner in your life? Check out these Lightspeed headsets that offer remarkable performance and have a multitude of advanced features at a great price. Lightspeed was ranked #1 in the latest Professional Pilot Headset Preference Survey, so whether you choose the wired Zulu.2 ANR headset or the Tango® wireless headset, you can’t go wrong.

A Pilot’s Review of the Cessna Caravan CE-208

A Pilot’s Review of the Cessna Caravan CE-208

The Cessna Caravan is an iconic airplane, easily recognizable by its high-wing design, PT6 turboprop engine and suburban-of-the-sky demeanor. This summer I was fortunate to fly the Cessna Caravan on a demo flight in Conroe, Texas (KCXO). First, I rode along as a passenger to get a feel from the passenger’s perspective, and later, I flew the airplane from the front seat and experienced the handling characteristics for myself. The Caravan provides power, utility, versatility, and fun, while operating more cost-effectively than turboprop twins. Caravan operators appreciate the consistent reliability provided by this proven time-tested airplane.

Professional Aircraft Brokerage Services

Professional Aircraft Brokerage Services

Professional Aircraft Brokerage Services What is an aircraft broker? A broker is an independent agent whose prime responsibility is to bring sellers and buyers together and facilitate the transfer of ownership. Whether you are buying or selling an...

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